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ZIP 78240

Pop. 57,921·Bexar County·622nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,207/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$755
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ZIP 78240 · $1,207
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,590/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,484/yr
At $1,207/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78240 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,921
Median income
$63,351
Median age
33
Renters
65.6%
Age distribution
22.2%
31.4%
24.1%
12.9%
Under 1822.2%
18–3431.4%
35–5424.1%
55–649.3%
65+12.9%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
40.1%
51.5%
White40.1%
Black12.8%
Hispanic51.5%
Asian9.2%
Education (25+)
21.1%
32%
38.4%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
34.4%
65.6%
Owner34.4%
Renter65.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78240 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,053 → $1,207
up 14.6%
Income
$56,864 → $63,351
up 11.4%
Population
56,810 → 57,921
up 2.0%
Renter share
64.2% → 65.6%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
39.9% → 38.4%
-1.5 pts
Median age
31.7 → 33
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78240 in San Antonio, TX has increased 14.6% since 2021, going from about $1,053 per month to roughly $1,207 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78240 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $63,351, up from $56,864 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 56,810 to 57,921 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78240 in San Antonio, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 78240 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,207/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($63,351/yr), ZIP 78240 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78240?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78240 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,207. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78240 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78240's median rent of $1,207/mo is $755 (38%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 78240 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78240 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #622 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,207/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78240?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,207/mo in ZIP 78240. The local median household income is $63,351/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78240?

Rent in ZIP 78240 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78240 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78240 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,207/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($63,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78240 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78240 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.6% of ZIP 78240 households are renters, while 34.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78240 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78240 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78240 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,207/mo, it's $183 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78240 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78240 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,207/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78240's median household income ($63,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78240 23%Benchmark 30%
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